Moderate Earthquake Shakes Parts of Alaska, Felt Over 1,000 Miles Away
- A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck northeast of Anchorage, Alaska on Monday.
- Over 1,000 people reported feeling light shaking, but no major damage or injuries were reported.
- The earthquake was felt in Wasilla, Valdez, Eagle River and other nearby areas, though no tsunami warnings were issued.
- Seismologists say the earthquake occurred along a strike-slip fault in the interior of Alaska.
- Moderate earthquakes are common in Alaska due to its position along major fault lines including the Denali Fault System.